Final exam preparation

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Step 1

Choose your research question and read the sources

1) Why is the divorce rate so high in the UAE, and what can be done to reduce it?
  1. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/social-media-and-money-blamed-for-increasing-uae-divorce-rate
  2. http://www.thenational.ae/opinion/editorial/how-can-the-state-reverse-emirati-divorce-rates
  3. http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/well-being/a-tough-one-to-tackle
  4. http://www.thenational.ae/opinion/in-the-gulf-marriage-falters-while-divorce-prospers
  5. http://www.thenational.ae/opinion/comment/blaming-social-media-for-divorce-is-shortsighted
  6. http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/comment/too-selfish-to-be-married-divorce-rates-show-youre-not-alone

2) What are the major road safety issues in the UAE, and what can be done to reduce these problems?
  1. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-road-safety-campaigns-start-to-prove-their-worth
  2. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/use-shock-tactics-to-drive-home-message-of-uae-road-safety
  3. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/transport/road-safety-laws-must-be-enacted-and-enforced-in-uae
  4. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/transport/uae-road-safety-three-second-gap-indicates-safe-distance
  5. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/transport/20150513/many-uae-motorists-say-roads-more-dangerous-despite-upgrades
  6. http://www.thenational.ae/opinion/editorial/no-detours-on-the-road-to-safety

3) Why is obesity such a serious problem in the UAE, and what can be done to reduce this problem?
  1. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/health/special-report-obesity-rate-in-the-uae-double-the-world-average
  2. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/health/special-report-tackling-childhood-obesity-in-the-uae#full
  3. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/health/tackling-uaes-obesity-problem-is-more-complex-than-you-may-think
  4. http://www.thenational.ae/opinion/comment/healthy-eating-and-active-living-will-tackle-obesity
  5. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/obesity-a-problem-for-the-younger-generation-in-the-uae-new-study-shows
  6. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/health/target-uae-children-at-young-age-to-avoid-obesity-research-says


Step 2


Annotate your readings or take notes outlining the articles.
See sample
Highlighted & annotated texts.pdf




Step 3
Take notes from your sources and create an outline with information from your articles.
See sample

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Step 4

In the exam you will need to make use of your essay note outline to write the essay (500- 600 words)
See sample
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